Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Sefton 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 115 schools across Sefton. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Sefton has 115 primary & secondary schools, of which 11 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 88 rated Good — 86% of primary & secondary schools in Sefton are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Sefton follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

115
Total schools
11
Outstanding
10%
Outstanding rate
58.7%
Avg KS2 SATs
35.7
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Trinity St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Merefield School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. St Robert Bellarmine Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 93 View school
5. St Thomas Church of England Primary School, Lydiate
Primary
 Outstanding 91 View school
6. St. Mary's College
Not applicable
 — 89 View school
7. Rimrose Hope CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 84 View school
8. Freshfield Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
9. Our Lady of Compassion Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
10. Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
Primary
 Good 81 View school
11. Crossens Nursery School
Nursery
 Good 80 View school
12. Cambridge Nursery School
Nursery
 Good 80 View school
13. Greenacre Community Nursery School
Nursery
 Good 80 View school
14. Farnborough Road Infant School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
15. St Philip's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
16. Litherland Moss Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
17. Thomas Gray Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
18. Forefield Community Infant and Nursery School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
19. St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school
20. Shoreside Primary School
Primary
 Good 80 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Sefton?
There are 115 primary & secondary schools in Sefton, of which 11 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Sefton?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Sefton is Jigsaw Primary Pupil Referral Unit. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Sefton?
Primary and secondary school applications in Sefton are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Sefton council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Sefton?
10% of primary & secondary schools in Sefton are rated Outstanding and 77% are rated Good. 78.3% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.